American Craft Endeavors and Howard Alan Events Presents the 9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Fair May 19th and 20th
Join Us for a unique shopping experience on Main Street in Downtown Sarasota. A fine Juried Craft Fair with over 100 crafters will be displaying their made in American items.
- Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL (1888PressRelease) May 16, 2012 - SARASOTA WELCOMES BACK ANOTHER TOP NOTCH JURIED CRAFT FAIR
WHAT: 9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival
WHEN: May 19 - 20, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
WHERE: Main Street in downtown Sarasota - The show spans Main Street from Lemon Avenue to 5 points Park. Navigational Address: 1592 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
WHY: To Support the Arts, the Downtown Sarasota Alliance and the Local Community
ADMISSION: Free and open to the public
WEBSITE: www.artfestival.com
CONTACT INFORMATION: info ( @ ) artfestival dot com or 813-962-0388
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL:
• Juried outdoor craft showcase
• Original crafts - Handmade in America
• Unique and affordable gift items
• 100 crafters from 30 different states
• Prices set to suit all budgets - ranging from as little as $3 to $3,000
• Crafters hand-selected from hundreds of applicants
• All crafters on site for duration of festival
• Vast array of craft media:
o Folk art
o Pottery
o Handmade jewelry
o Paintings
o Personalized gifts
o Handmade clothing
o Scented soaps
o Body products and much more
• Green Market featuring exotic plants, gourmet dips and spices and kettle corn.
• A portion of the proceeds benefits the Downtown Sarasota Alliance.
For interviews with participating artists and images of their work, please contact AnaBelle Dweck at anabelle ( @ ) artfestival dot com dot
About American Craft Endeavors:
American Craft Endeavors (ACE) produces some of the nation's most exciting high-end juried craft shows in many of Florida's vibrant downtown areas and popular tourist destinations including the Lauderdale by the Sea Craft Festival (Fort Lauderdale, FL), the Holiday Craft Festival on the Ocean (Jupiter/Juno Beach, FL), the Downtown Stuart Craft Fairs (Stuart, FL), the Siesta Fiesta Craft Festival (Sarasota, FL) and the Downtown Sarasota Craft Festivals (Sarasota, FL) among others. The group's founders personally select unique, culture rich cities for their show locations providing a complete outdoor experience unmatched by other festivals. All crafters are hand-selected from hundreds of applicants in order to ensure a superior event featuring diverse art media and the highest quality of original handmade crafts.
For additional information on the 9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival and other American Craft Endeavors craft shows across the country, visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615 or 813-962-0388.
Media Notes:
· Festival promoter Howard Alan and participating crafters are available for interviews prior to the festival.
· Photos of craft festivals, participating crafters and images of artwork are available upon request.
· Please submit requests to AnaBelle Dweck at anabelle ( @ ) artfestival dot com or 954-592-8500.
Media Contact: AnaBelle Dweck
Publicist
954-592-8500
anabelle ( @ ) artfestival dot com
www.artfestival.com
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